The U.S. Supreme Court’s latest case on personal jurisdiction (Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court) helps define the constitutional limits of specific jurisdiction and is an important case on where you can litigate.

This post provides insight to the question “Should I consent to have my case before a magistrate judge in federal court?” by examining the office of a magistrate judge and what it means to consent to the magistrate’s jurisdiction.

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